Tag: REVIEWS

  • Deer Park Avenue – Crucible

    Deer Park Avenue – Crucible

    “Crucible” is the latest release by Deer Park Avenue, an outstanding German duo based in Munich. Heavily promoted with “Cave,” “Strut,” “Shut Me Out,” “Dark And Stormy,” “Dance,” “Queen Of Disaster,” “Pink Champagne,” and “Crucible,” it’s a third full-length album by this prolific sisters rock duo, serving as an adequate follow-up of “Conscious Mess” and…

  • Drug Store Raid – Background Music For Family Arguments

    Drug Store Raid – Background Music For Family Arguments

    “Background Music For Family Arguments” is a debut full-length album by Drug Store Raid, a superb Finnish group based in Helsinki. Heavily promoted with “I Wanna Be A Hipster,” “Vi Är Finnjävlar,” and “Your Mother,” three excellent standalone singles that vividly showcase what you might expect from the remainder of the album, these experienced musicians…

  • The Perfect Storm – Magic Feeling

    The Perfect Storm – Magic Feeling

    “Magic Feeling” is the latest song by The Perfect Storm, an excellent trio based in Albany, New York. It’s their first single announcing “Maiden Voyage,” their upcoming full-length album, slated for release in early 2024 via MTS Records, Virgin, and Universal. It’s a perfect showcase of what you might expect from the remainder of the…

  • In VideColour – Those Tired Legs

    In VideColour – Those Tired Legs

    “Those Tired Legs” is the latest track by In VideColour, an outstanding music outlet operated by English singer-songwriter Sam Auckland. It’s the first piece of work this year, announcing the series of singles planned for late 2024 and early 2025. “Those Tired Legs” showcases a natural progression of an already highly skilled artist whose brilliant…

  • Blue Orchid Reaction – Secrets Don’t Share Themselves

    Blue Orchid Reaction – Secrets Don’t Share Themselves

    “Secrets Don’t Share Themselves” is the latest release by Blue Orchid Reaction, an outstanding English band based in Leeds. It’s their fourth piece of work in 2024, serving as an adequate follow-up to “Tiny House,” “Matt’s Got A Job,” and “Under These Skies,” three excellent tracks released earlier this year that you should immediately check…

  • Sophia Rogers – All But Mine

    Sophia Rogers – All But Mine

    “All But Mine” is the latest release by Sophia Rogers, an outstanding singer-songwriter from New York. It’s her third piece of work year, serving as an adequate follow-up of “Spring Song, “lovephobic,” and “sophi’s lullaby,” three excellent compositions released throughout 2023 and 2024 that you should immediately check out. Lyrically, “All But Mine” is a…

  • Neovenator – Songs From The End Of The Pier

    Neovenator – Songs From The End Of The Pier

    “Songs From The End Of The Pier” is the latest release by Neovenator, an English quartet based in London. Arriving after their critically acclaimed EP released in 2022, this debut full-length album carries ten outstanding compositions that will satisfy anyone looking for cleverly assembled and flawlessly performed music. Soundwise, Neovenator combines many different but complementary…

  • Unlettered – Five Mile Point LP

    Unlettered – Five Mile Point LP

    Unlettered’s Five Mile Point explores the fundamental elements of post-punk, noise rock, and indie rock music, melding raw abrasiveness with melodic introspection. As the solo project of Mike Knowlton, this LP captures his tremendous experience, knowledge, skills, and talent, crafting music with visceral authenticity and emotional depth. Through its dense layers of sound, Five Mile…

  • Searows – Flush EP

    Searows – Flush EP

    Searows’ Flush EP is a stunningly intimate yet expansive work, a comprehensive collection built upon indie folk, indie pop, and acoustic singer-songwriter elements. It captures Alec Duckart’s unique ability to transform fleeting, heartfelt moments into fully realized songs without losing the raw emotional weight that defines his creative identity. With production helmed by Jonathan Pearce…

  • Obeyer – Chemical Well (3DOT Recordings)

    Obeyer – Chemical Well (3DOT Recordings)

    Obeyer’s Chemical Well is a seismic blend of metalcore, modern metal, and beatdown sound, delivering a punishing yet emotionally resonant experience that immediately grabs you by the collar and refuses to let go long after this album ends. With its relentless heaviness, intricate musicianship, and raw vocals, this full-length captures the essence of modern heavy…

  • Barry J Walsh – The Sound

    Barry J Walsh – The Sound

    “The Sound” is the latest release by Barry J Walsh, an incredible Irish solo artist. It’s his second piece of work in 2024, arriving as a continuation of “Rescue Me,” another marvelous composition released earlier this year that you should immediately check out. It vividly showcases all the experience, knowledge, creativity, and talent of an…